Waterfront Cottage in Sooke on Vancouver Island - July only

1 Bedroom

4 Guests

1 Full Bathroom

Vacation Rental

Property Description

This is an intimate cottage on the sea. From here, you can fish for salmon and halibut, kayak among seals, mountain bike as far as you like, surf the Pacific, or hunker down and write that novel.

We have a 1.2 acre south facing property on Sooke Basin, a protected bay off the Pacific. It's salt water, but you'd swear it was a lake. Calm as a mill pond most mornings, you'll wake to the sounds of ducks, geese, swans, and the odd snorting seal. There's often a morning mist, and sometimes you will feel compelled to take your coffee and go sit down by the water and just stare as the sun rises and the world comes to life.

The cottage is set on an oceanfront corner of our property, with the main house set farther back, and on the other side of a 'wave' fence (You'll understand when you see it.) We want to make it perfectly clear that this is a shared property. Don't worry - it's still quite private, but you'll have a view of our front lawn out your side window.
The cottage is best for a couple or at most a family of four. The bedroom has a queen bed, and there is a queen sofa bed in the living room. The main room consists of a kitchen, dining area and living area. It's compact, but well done. (If you want a sprawling mansion, look elsewhere.) There is a private hot tub on the cottage deck on the ocean side. We have a large (220 feet) dock. You can set the shrimp traps off the dock, and catch a variety of things for the kids. Prawns are a little more work, but we can talk about that if you're keen. The kayaks and standup paddle boards are kept under the deck or down by the water - help yourself to them. Lots of charters available nearby if you'd like to try fishing.

Our main property has organic vegetable gardens, an orchard, and a greenhouse. The Galloping Goose Trail goes by the end of our street, and is perfect for walking the dog, a morning run, or a good bike ride. The town of Sooke has some absolutely spectacular restaurants, and the nearby beaches are breathtaking.
Weather is usually nice in the summer, and this place gets stupidly beautiful, but this is the west coast of BC. It will probably be nice for your stay in July or August, but there is always the (small) chance that it could rain every day. Really unlikely, but be warned. June is probably riskier than September, weather-wise. For October thru May, bring a raincoat. Or maybe a snorkel. But it's still beautiful here in the late fall and winter. The ocean never freezes, the kayaks are there, the Galloping Goose beckons, and it can be wonderful. It can also be dark and rainy - a good time to sit in the hot tub, sip a (plastic) glass of wine, and read (or write) that great novel.

We've made up a list of attractions and things to do and know around Sooke. Send us an email and we'll zap it to you!

Be aware that for some reason, the price on the VRBO site shows up as "Average $125/night". We charge $200/night Canadian, with a $200 discount if you book for 7 days. VRBO says that translates to $US 125/night. We're not trying to be misleading - quite the opposite. But because we live in Canada and offer a discount for a one week stay, it can get confusing. Apparently it all becomes clear if you enter your dates, then you get the real cost.

Services

5 Reviews

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HomeAway Inc.

This review is a little late in coming, and I feel badly for that! My husband and I visited this lovely property over a weekend this past August and were absolutely wowed. We have taken many such weekend getaways over the years, and in each place, I typically find myself making mental lists of the things I like, and things that I would change to... Read More

December 2013

HomeAway Inc.

Spectacular! The cottage is lovely, decorated comfortably in West Coast style and is well appointed: dishwasher, spices, washer/dryer, dry goods etc. Views from the large windows reveal the magical ocean and its treasures - seals, sea otters etc. The host family is incredibly generous and helpful. We enjoyed fresh eggs and organic produce from thei... Read More

September 2013

HomeAway Inc.

My husband and I stayed for a week, had the best time there, I even suggested calling and cancelling the next guests so we could stay longer. Yes seriously.
So, thank you Campanas, you go above and beyond to make your guests feel welcome.

August 2013

HomeAway Inc.

We were very excited to visit this property and it absolutely lived up to our expectations and far beyond. The accomodation was clean, comfortable and beautifully furnished and we were welcomed by a hamper, thoughtfully prepared.We spent little time inside however, because the immediate outdoors was just amazing.The views are stunning and our youn... Read More

September 2012

HomeAway Inc.

My husband and I stayed at this cozy cottage for a week and we had a fabulous time. The hosts are a kind and gracious family. The cottage was clean and well cared for. We cooked several meals in the kitchen and loved having tea on the porch. The real beauty lies in the surrounding area. During our week we saw bald eagles, seals, bears, deer and eve... Read More

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